Travel Guides

Museum of International Folk Art

The most important and comprehensive collection of
cross-cultural folk art in the world is housed in the Santa Fe
Museum of International Folk Art, about two miles (3km) southeast
of the city's central Plaza on the old Sante Fe Trail.

Fascinating for tourists, and a treasure trove for researchers,
scholars, and contemporary artisans, the collection of the museum
runs to about 125,000 pieces, divided into categories. Of
particular note are the Spanish Colonial collection, the
south-western Hispanic Art collection of 20th century works, and
collections of international textiles and costumes. There are
examples of folk art from more than 100 different countries.